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Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia ICIQ ¿Quiere enviar su solicitud? Lea toda la información sobre este puesto a continuación y luego pulse el botón de solicitar. Organisation/Company Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia ICIQ Department Villa Group Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 4 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 101097684-Excited Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The FPI-ICIQ 2026 Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis. The Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call 2025 of Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento. The PhD students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry. This objective is achieved by: • The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment., • A complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills. The educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars , hands‑on training in the use of state‑of‑the‑art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. ICIQ provides a personalized annual training program for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Program) , which occurs over two weeks each academic year, and focuses on their specific PhD year. Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions. The programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. The process of evaluation and selection guarantees the principles of competition, publicity and transparency. Available positions: See Annex 1 Application process The entire application process will be completed online. Applicants must apply via the ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible. Candidates must apply to one project, with the possibility to include a Second Option, in the event that they are not selected for their first choice. In addition, candidates who only wish to apply for one position, can waive the second option. After completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents: • Required documentation., • A full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format). It should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, and other relevant merits and references., • A personal statement that describes the applicant’s academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two (2) DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme. Candidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project., • Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies in PDF format. A scanned copy of the certified academic record of the studies granting access to the PhD programme (BSc and MSc). Candidates must have completed their Master’s degree at the time of enrolment in order to be eligible for the PhD programme. For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, they will be ineligible and, therefore, not taken into consideration. For degrees obtained in foreign institutions, the academic record must include the range of marks used in the corresponding countries and the minimum mark to pass, as well as the hours or ECTS and marks for each subject., • Contact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate’s potential for research. ICIQ will contact the people listed as references only if a candidate is shortlisted. We suggest informing your references., • English proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language. Preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent. This certificate is not mandatory but desirable, and alternatively, late‑stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. Applicants from the Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement. Once the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e‑mail will be automatically sent. Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Eligibility criteria The programme is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria: • Candidates must have a master’s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the fellowship starts. The fellowship will start between January 1st and July 1st, 2027, on a date agreed by the fellow and the PI, preferably on the 1st of the month. When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ’s HR Unit at before submission of the application. Evaluation criteria Criteria 1. Academic and/or scientific‑technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points). Sub‑criteria 1. a) Scientific‑technical contributions (up to 45 points). The academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience. 1. b) Mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points). Short stays in national and international institutions, universities, and industry will be assessed based on the prestige of the hosting entity and the activities conducted during the stay. Additionally, the impact of the research stays on the candidate’s career will also be considered. Criteria 2. Adequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points). The adequacy of the candidates for the program, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience. For that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group. Evaluation and Selection Process The evaluation and selection of the candidates will be performed by the project supervisor, supported by the Human Resources team, and following the procedure below: • Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility, and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. It will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline., • The selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV. At the late stages of the selection process, short‑listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview. • All applicants will be notified of the final selection decision when the selection process has been completed and the candidate has been selected and accepted. Candidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication. Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days of being notified. If the applicant does not respond during this time, the offer will be considered declined. ICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, and disability in its selection process. ICIQ is committed to promoting a work‑life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours. Fellowship Conditions • The awardees of an FPI‑ICIQ PhD fellowship will be considered research personnel in training, and they will have an employment contract (a pre‑doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education., • The fellowship includes the salary, the enrolment fees to a PhD program (up to 4 years) and the opportunity to carry out fully funded short stays in other institutions, companies or universities abroad. Predoctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities. The time spent with previous pre‑doctoral contracts will be deducted from the 48 months granted. The gross annual salary will be divided into twelve monthly payments. At the time of publishing this call, the gross yearly salary is set at 25.456,10 euros. This amount may be adjusted in the event of an increase in the remuneration established by the Statute of Predoctoral Research Staff in Training (EPIF). In any case, the remuneration of the contract may not be lower than 75% of the salary established for equivalent categories under the applicable collective agreements during any of the funded years. It shall also not be lower than the minimum interprofessional wage established annually under Article 27 of the Revised Text of the Workers’ Statute Law. To determine these remunerations, the minimum reference category shall be that corresponding to Professional Group M3 of labour personnel. The provisions of Article 12.4 of the 2025 call for “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” shall also apply. • The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits., • Recipients of the FPI‑ICIQ fellowship may enter a postdoctoral orientation phase if they successfully defend their PhD thesis before the end of the fellowship period. In this case, the PhD student and the supervisor may agree to continue the existing contract for up to 12 months, within a postdoctoral orientation phase. The combined duration of both the doctoral and postdoctoral periods must not exceed 48 months., • The fellowship holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the situations regulated in Article 21. C). of the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education and in Article 25.7 of the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento” and fellowships for predoctoral researchers associated with these projects, in the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024‑2027”. The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time., • The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre., • The PhD fellowship awardees will work full‑time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship with the same purpose or regular income. Scientific reporting of the actions for the training of predoctoral researchers associated with the projects. Pre‑doctoral researchers in training are required to report their activities and achieved objectives to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. They must use the templates available on the website of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación. xqbhyrx Researchers are obligated to submit two reports: one intermediate report due at month 20 of the fellowship and a final report that covers the entire duration of the fellowship, including the POP phase, if applicable. Annex 1: Available positions Project (PID): SuperelectrophilicGoldCarbenes: Synthesis and Synthetic Applications (CARBENGOLD) PID: Project Reference: PID2 NB-I00 Number of positions:1 Reference: FPI‑ICIQ 2026-02 AE Project (PID): Molecules and Hybrid Molecular Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalytic Energy Applications (Molenergy) PID: Project Reference: PID2 OB-I00 Number of positions:1 Reference: FPI‑ICIQ 2026-03 ALL Project (PID): Self‑assembled molecules for efficient solar cells to power CO₂ electro‑reduction catalysts (SELFCO₂) PID: Project Reference: PID2 NB-I00 Number of positions:1 Reference: FPI‑ICIQ 2026-04 EP/EMF Project (PID): Renewable Electrosynthesis of Fine Intermediates and New Energy‑carriers: From Mechanisms to Solar Devices (REFINE) PID: Project Reference: PID2 OB-I00 Number of positions:1 Reference: FPI‑ICIQ 2026-05 JLL Project (PID): Stereoselective late‑stage construction of chiral centers with a catalytic carbyne transfer platform (LATE‑CHIRAL) PID: Project Reference: PID2 NB-I00 Number of positions:1 #J-18808-Ljbffr

p pThe Fellowship Conditions are regulated in the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” and fellowships for predoctoral researchers associated with these projects, within the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación ”, Articles 3, 12 and 13. /p pThe FPI-ICIQ 2026 Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis. The Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call 2025 of Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento. /p pThe PhD students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry. This objective is achieved by: /p ul liThe performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment. /li liA complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills. The educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars, hands‑on training in the use of state‑of‑the‑art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. ICIQ provides a personalized annual training program for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Program), which occurs over two weeks each academic year, and focuses on their specific PhD year. /li liOpportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions. /li /ul pThe programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. /p h3I. Available positions /h3 pSee Annex 1 /p h3II. Application process /h3 pThe entire application process will be completed online. Applicants must apply via the ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible. /p pCandidates must apply to one project, with the possibility to include a second option, in the event that they are not selected for their first choice. In addition, candidates who only wish to apply for one position can waive the second option. /p pAfter completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents: /p ul liA full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format) that should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, and other relevant merits and references. /li liA personal statement that describes the applicant’s academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme. Candidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project. /li liOfficial transcripts of BSc and MSc studies (PDF format) with a certified academic record. Candidates must have completed their master’s degree at the time of enrolment in order to be eligible for the PhD programme. For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, they will be ineligible. /li liContact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate’s potential for research. ICIQ will contact the people listed as references only if a candidate is shortlisted. We suggest informing your references. /li liEnglish proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language. Preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent. This certificate is not mandatory but desirable. Alternatively, late-stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. Applicants from the Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement. /li /ul pOnce the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e‑mail will be automatically sent. Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. /p h3III. Eligibility criteria /h3 pThe programme is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria: /p ul liCandidates must have a master’s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the fellowship starts. The fellowship will start between January 1st and July 1st 2027, on a date agreed by the fellow and the PI, preferably on the 1st of the month. /li /ul pWhen in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ’s HR Unit at before submission of the application. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Criteria described in point IV. /p h3IV Evaluation criteria /h3 h3Criteria 1 /h3 pAcademic and/or scientific‑technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points). /p ul liScientific‑technical contributions (up to 45 points). The academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience. /li liMobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points). Short stays in national and international institutions, universities, and industry will be assessed based on the prestige of the hosting entity and the activities conducted during the stay. Additionally, the impact of the research stays on the candidate’s career will also be considered. /li /ul h3Criteria 2 /h3 pAdequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points). /p pThe adequacy of the candidates for the program, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience. For that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group. /p h3Evaluation and Selection Process /h3 ul liSubmitted applications will be checked for eligibility, and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. It will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline. /li liThe selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV. /li liAt the late stages of the selection process, short‑listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview. /li liAll applicants will be notified of the final selection decision when the selection process has been completed and the candidate has been selected and accepted. Candidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication. /li /ul pSuccessful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days of being notified. If the applicant does not respond during this time, the offer will be considered declined. /p pICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, and disability in its selection process. /p pICIQ is committed to promoting a work‑life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours. /p h3Fellowship Conditions /h3 pThe awardees of an FPI‑ICIQ PhD fellowship will be considered research personnel in training, and they will have an employment contract (a pre‑doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education. /p pThe Fellowship Conditions are regulated in the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” and fellowships for pre‑doctoral researchers associated with these projects, within the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024‑2027”, Articles 3, 12 and 13. /p pThe fellowship includes the salary, the enrolment fees to a PhD program (up to 4 years) and the opportunity to carry out fully funded short stays in other institutions, companies or universities abroad. /p pPredoctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities. The time spent with previous pre‑doctoral contracts will be deducted from the 48 months granted. /p pThe gross annual salary will be divided into twelve monthly payments. At the time of publishing this call, the gross yearly salary is set at b25.456,10 euros /b. This amount may be adjusted in the event of an increase in the remuneration established by the Statute of Predoctoral Research Staff in Training (EPIF). In any case, the remuneration of the contract may not be lower than 75% of the salary established for equivalent categories under the applicable collective agreements during any of the funded years. It shall also not be lower than the minimum interprofessional wage established annually under Article 27 of the Revised Text of the Workers’ Statute Law. /p pTo determine these remunerations, the minimum reference category shall be that corresponding to Professional Group M3 of labour personnel. The provisions of Article 12.4 of the 2025 call for “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” shall also apply. /p ul liThe fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits. /li liRecipients of the FPI‑ICIQ fellowship may enter a postdoctoral orientation phase if they successfully defend their PhD thesis before the end of the fellowship period. In this case, the PhD student and the supervisor may agree to continue the existing contract for up to 12 months, within a postdoctoral orientation phase. The combined duration of both the doctoral and postdoctoral periods must not exceed 48 months. /li liThe fellowship holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the situations regulated in Article 21. C) of the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education and in Article 25.7 of the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento” and fellowships for pre‑doctoral researchers associated with these projects, in the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024‑2027”. The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time. /li liThe contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre. /li liThe PhD fellowship awardees will work full‑time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship with the same purpose or regular income. /li /ul h3VI. Scientific reporting of the actions for the training of pre‑doctoral researchers associated with the projects. /h3 pPre‑doctoral researchers in training are required to report their activities and achieved objectives to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. They must use the templates available on the website of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación. Researchers are obligated to submit two reports: one intermediate report due at month 20 of the fellowship and a final report that covers the entire duration of the fellowship, including the POP phase, if applicable. /p h3Calendar /h3 pCALL OPENING: July 20th 2026 /p pCALL DEADLINE: September 20th 2026 /p pEVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS: September 21st to November 1st /p pNOTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES: Mid November /p h3Annex 1: Available positions /h3 pbSupervisor: /b Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren Pablos /p pbProject (PID): /b Superelectrophilic Gold Carbenes: Synthesis and Synthetic Applications (CARBENGOLD) /p pbPID Project Reference: /b PID NB-I00 /p pbNumber of positions: /b 1 /p pbReference: /b FPI-ICIQ AE /p pbSupervisor: /b Prof. Antoni Llobet Dalmases /p pbProject (PID): /b Molecules and Hybrid Molecular Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalytic Energy Applications (Molenergy) /p pbPID Project Reference: /b PID OB-I00 /p pbNumber of positions: /b 1 /p pbReference: /b FPI-ICIQ ALL /p pbSupervisor: /b Prof. Emilio J. Palomares Gil/Dra. Eugenia Martínez Ferrero /p pbProject (PID): /b Self‑assembled molecules for efficient solar cells to power CO₂ electro‑reduction catalysts (SELFCO2) /p pbPID Project Reference: /b PID NB-I00 /p pbNumber of positions: /b 1 /p pbReference: /b FPI-ICIQ EP/EMF /p pbSupervisor: /b Prof. Julio Lloret Fillol /p pbProject (PID): /b Renewable Electrosynthesis of Fine Intermediates and New Energy‑carriers: From Mechanisms to Solar Devices (REFINE) /p pbPID Project Reference: /b PID OB-I00 /p pbNumber of positions: /b 1 /p pbReference: /b FPI-ICIQ JLL /p pbSupervisor: /b Prof. Marcos García Suero /p pbProject (PID): /b Stereoselective late‑stage construction of chiral centers with a catalytic carbyne transfer platform (LATE-CHIRAL) /p pbPID Project Reference: /b PID NB-I00 /p pbNumber of positions: /b 1 /p pbReference: /b FPI-ICIQ MG /p pFor further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

Asegúrese de leer la descripción completa a continuación y, si confía en que cumple todos los requisitos, envíe su solicitud de inmediato. The Fellowship Conditions are regulated in the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” and fellowships for predoctoral researchers associated with these projects, within the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024-2027”, Articles 3, 12 and 13. The FPI-ICIQ 2026 Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis. The Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call 2025 of Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento. The PhD students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry. This objective is achieved by: • The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment., • A complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills. The educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars, hands‑on training in the use of state‑of‑the‑art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. ICIQ provides a personalized annual training program for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Program), which occurs over two weeks each academic year, and focuses on their specific PhD year., • Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions. The programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. I. Available positions See Annex 1 II. Application process The entire application process will be completed online. Applicants must apply via the ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible. Candidates must apply to one project, with the possibility to include a second option, in the event that they are not selected for their first choice. In addition, candidates who only wish to apply for one position can waive the second option. After completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents: • A full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format) that should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, and other relevant merits and references., • A personal statement that describes the applicant’s academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme. Candidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project., • Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies (PDF format) with a certified academic record. Candidates must have completed their master’s degree at the time of enrolment in order to be eligible for the PhD programme. For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, they will be ineligible., • Contact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate’s potential for research. ICIQ will contact the people listed as references only if a candidate is shortlisted. We suggest informing your references., • English proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language. Preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent. This certificate is not mandatory but desirable. Alternatively, late-stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. Applicants from the Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement. Once the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e‑mail will be automatically sent. Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. III. Eligibility criteria The programme is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria: • Candidates must have a master’s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the fellowship starts. The fellowship will start between January 1st and July 1st 2027, on a date agreed by the fellow and the PI, preferably on the 1st of the month. When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ’s HR Unit at before submission of the application. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Criteria described in point IV. IV Evaluation criteria Criteria 1 Academic and/or scientific‑technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points). • Scientific‑technical contributions (up to 45 points). The academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience., • Mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points). Short stays in national and international institutions, universities, and industry will be assessed based on the prestige of the hosting entity and the activities conducted during the stay. Additionally, the impact of the research stays on the candidate’s career will also be considered. Criteria 2 Adequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points). The adequacy of the candidates for the program, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience. For that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group. Evaluation and Selection Process • Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility, and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. It will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline., • The selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV., • At the late stages of the selection process, short‑listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview., • All applicants will be notified of the final selection decision when the selection process has been completed and the candidate has been selected and accepted. Candidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication. Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days of being notified. If the applicant does not respond during this time, the offer will be considered declined. ICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, and disability in its selection process. ICIQ is committed to promoting a work‑life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours. Fellowship Conditions The awardees of an FPI‑ICIQ PhD fellowship will be considered research personnel in training, and they will have an employment contract (a pre‑doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education. The Fellowship Conditions are regulated in the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” and fellowships for pre‑doctoral researchers associated with these projects, within the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024‑2027”, Articles 3, 12 and 13. The fellowship includes the salary, the enrolment fees to a PhD program (up to 4 years) and the opportunity to carry out fully funded short stays in other institutions, companies or universities abroad. Predoctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities. The time spent with previous pre‑doctoral contracts will be deducted from the 48 months granted. The gross annual salary will be divided into twelve monthly payments. At the time of publishing this call, the gross yearly salary is set at 25.456,10 euros. This amount may be adjusted in the event of an increase in the remuneration established by the Statute of Predoctoral Research Staff in Training (EPIF). In any case, the remuneration of the contract may not be lower than 75% of the salary established for equivalent categories under the applicable collective agreements during any of the funded years. It shall also not be lower than the minimum interprofessional wage established annually under Article 27 of the Revised Text of the Workers’ Statute Law. To determine these remunerations, the minimum reference category shall be that corresponding to Professional Group M3 of labour personnel. The provisions of Article 12.4 of the 2025 call for “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” shall also apply. • The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits., • Recipients of the FPI‑ICIQ fellowship may enter a postdoctoral orientation phase if they successfully defend their PhD thesis before the end of the fellowship period. In this case, the PhD student and the supervisor may agree to continue the existing contract for up to 12 months, within a postdoctoral orientation phase. The combined duration of both the doctoral and postdoctoral periods must not exceed 48 months., • The fellowship holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the situations regulated in Article 21. C) of the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education and in Article 25.7 of the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento” and fellowships for pre‑doctoral researchers associated with these projects, in the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024‑2027”. The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time., • The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre., • The PhD fellowship awardees will work full‑time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship with the same purpose or regular income. VI. Scientific reporting of the actions for the training of pre‑doctoral researchers associated with the projects. Pre‑doctoral researchers in training are required to report their activities and achieved objectives to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. They must use the templates available on the website of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación. Researchers are obligated to submit two reports: one intermediate report due at month 20 of the fellowship and a final report that covers the entire duration of the fellowship, including the POP phase, if applicable. Calendar CALL OPENING: July 20th 2026 CALL DEADLINE: September 20th 2026 EVALUATION & SELECTION PROCESS: September 21st to November 1st NOTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES: Mid November Annex 1: Available positions Supervisor: Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren Pablos Project (PID): Superelectrophilic Gold Carbenes: Synthesis and Synthetic Applications (CARBENGOLD) PID Project Reference: PID2 NB-I00 Number of positions: 1 Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-02 AE Supervisor: Prof. Antoni Llobet Dalmases Project (PID): Molecules and Hybrid Molecular Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalytic Energy Applications (Molenergy) PID Project Reference: PID2 OB-I00 Number of positions: 1 Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-03 ALL Supervisor: Prof. Emilio J. Palomares Gil/Dra. Eugenia Martínez Ferrero Project (PID): Self‑assembled molecules for efficient solar cells to power CO₂ electro‑reduction catalysts (SELFCO2) PID Project Reference: PID2 NB-I00 Number of positions: 1 Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-04 EP/EMF Supervisor: Prof. xqbhyrx Julio Lloret Fillol Project (PID): Renewable Electrosynthesis of Fine Intermediates and New Energy‑carriers: From Mechanisms to Solar Devices (REFINE) PID Project Reference: PID2 OB-I00 Number of positions: 1 Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-05 JLL Supervisor: Prof. Marcos García Suero Project (PID): Stereoselective late‑stage construction of chiral centers with a catalytic carbyne transfer platform (LATE-CHIRAL) PID Project Reference: PID2 NB-I00 Number of positions: 1 Reference: FPI-ICIQ 2026-06 MG For further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research ( ) #J-18808-Ljbffr

ppThe Fellowship Conditions are regulated in the call of "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento" and fellowships for predoctoral researchers associated with these projects, within the framework of the "Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación *", Articles 3, 12 and 13. /p pThe FPI-ICIQ Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis. /p pThe Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call of Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento. /p pThe PhD students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry. /p bThis Objective Is Achieved By /b pThe performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment. /p pA complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills. /p pThe educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars, hands?on training in the use of state?of?the?art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. /p pICIQ provides a personalized annual training program for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Program), which occurs over two weeks each academic year, and focuses on their specific PhD year. /p pOpportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions. /p pThe programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields. /p pCandidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. /p h3I. Available positions /h3 pSee Annex 1 /p h3II. /h3 h3Application process /h3 pThe entire application process will be completed online. /p pApplicants must apply via the ICIQ's Career Portal. /p pApplications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible. /p pCandidates must apply to one project, with the possibility to include a second option, in the event that they are not selected for their first choice. /p pIn addition, candidates who only wish to apply for one position can waive the second option. /p pAfter completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents: /p pA full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format) that should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, and other relevant merits and references. /p pA personal statement that describes the applicant's academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). /p pThe candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme. /p pCandidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project. /p pOfficial transcripts of BSc and MSc studies (PDF format) with a certified academic record. /p pCandidates must have completed their master's degree at the time of enrolment in order to be eligible for the PhD programme. /p pFor academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, they will be ineligible. /p pContact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate's potential for research. /p pICIQ will contact the people listed as references only if a candidate is shortlisted. /p pWe suggest informing your references. /p pEnglish proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language. /p pPreferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent. /p pThis certificate is not mandatory but desirable. /p pAlternatively, late-stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. /p pApplicants from the Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement. /p pOnce the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e?mail will be automatically sent. /p pCandidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. /p pIncomplete applications will not be considered. /p h3III. /h3 h3Eligibility criteria /h3 pThe programme is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria: /p pCandidates must have a master's or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the fellowship starts. /p pThe fellowship will start between January 1st and July 1st , on a date agreed by the fellow and the PI, preferably on the 1st of the month. /p pWhen in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ's HR Unit at before submission of the application. /p pCandidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Criteria described in point IV. /p h3IV Evaluation criteria /h3 bCriteria 1 /b pAcademic and/or scientific?technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points). /p pScientific?technical contributions (up to 45 points). /p pThe academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience. /p pMobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points). /p pShort stays in national and international institutions, universities, and industry will be assessed based on the prestige of the hosting entity and the activities conducted during the stay. /p pAdditionally, the impact of the research stays on the candidate's career will also be considered. /p bCriteria 2 /b pAdequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points). /p pThe adequacy of the candidates for the program, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience. /p pFor that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group. /p h3Evaluation and Selection Process /h3 pSubmitted applications will be checked for eligibility, and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. /p pIt will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline. /p pThe selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV. /p pAt the late stages of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a personal interview. /p pAll applicants will be notified of the final selection decision when the selection process has been completed and the candidate has been selected and accepted. /p pCandidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication. /p pSuccessful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days of being notified. /p pIf the applicant does not respond during this time, the offer will be considered declined. /p pICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non?discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, and disability in its selection process. /p pICIQ is committed to promoting a work?life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours. /p h3VI. /h3 h3Scientific reporting of the actions for the training of pre?doctoral researchers associated with the projects. /h3 pPre?doctoral researchers in training are required to report their activities and achieved objectives to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. /p pThey must use the templates available on the website of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación. /p pResearchers are obligated to submit two reports: one intermediate report due at month 20 of the fellowship and a final report that covers the entire duration of the fellowship, including the POP phase, if applicable. /p h3Calendar /h3 pCALL OPENING: July 20th /p pCALL DEADLINE: September 20th /p pEVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS: September 21st to November 1st /p pNOTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES: Mid November /p h3Annex 1: Available positions /h3 pSupervisor: Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren Pablos /p pProject (PID): Superelectrophilic Gold Carbenes: Synthesis and Synthetic Applications (CARBENGOLD) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*NB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * AE /p pSupervisor: Prof. Antoni Llobet Dalmases /p pProject (PID): Molecules and Hybrid Molecular Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalytic Energy Applications (Molenergy) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*OB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * ALL /p pSupervisor: Prof. Emilio J. Palomares Gil/Dra. /p pEugenia Martínez Ferrero /p pProject (PID): Self?assembled molecules for efficient solar cells to power CO2 electro?reduction catalysts (SELFCO2) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*NB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * EP/EMF /p pSupervisor: Prof. Julio Lloret Fillol /p pProject (PID): Renewable Electrosynthesis of Fine Intermediates and New Energy?carriers: From Mechanisms to Solar Devices (REFINE) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*OB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * JLL /p pSupervisor: Prof. Marcos García Suero /p pProject (PID): Stereoselective late?stage construction of chiral centers with a catalytic carbyne transfer platform (LATE-CHIRAL) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*NB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * MG /p pFor further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org) /p p#J-*-Ljbffr /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

ppThe Fellowship Conditions are regulated in the call of "Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento" and fellowships for predoctoral researchers associated with these projects, within the framework of the "Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación *", Articles 3, 12 and 13. /p pThe FPI-ICIQ Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis. /p pThe Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call of Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento. /p pThe PhD students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry. /p bThis Objective Is Achieved By /b pThe performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment. /p pA complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills. /p pThe educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars, hands?on training in the use of state?of?the?art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. /p pICIQ provides a personalized annual training program for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Program), which occurs over two weeks each academic year, and focuses on their specific PhD year. /p pOpportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions. /p pThe programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields. /p pCandidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. /p h3I. Available positions /h3 pSee Annex 1 /p h3II. /h3 h3Application process /h3 pThe entire application process will be completed online. /p pApplicants must apply via the ICIQ's Career Portal. /p pApplications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible. /p pCandidates must apply to one project, with the possibility to include a second option, in the event that they are not selected for their first choice. /p pIn addition, candidates who only wish to apply for one position can waive the second option. /p pAfter completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents: /p pA full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format) that should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, and other relevant merits and references. /p pA personal statement that describes the applicant's academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). /p pThe candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme. /p pCandidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project. /p pOfficial transcripts of BSc and MSc studies (PDF format) with a certified academic record. /p pCandidates must have completed their master's degree at the time of enrolment in order to be eligible for the PhD programme. /p pFor academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, they will be ineligible. /p pContact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate's potential for research. /p pICIQ will contact the people listed as references only if a candidate is shortlisted. /p pWe suggest informing your references. /p pEnglish proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language. /p pPreferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent. /p pThis certificate is not mandatory but desirable. /p pAlternatively, late-stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. /p pApplicants from the Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement. /p pOnce the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e?mail will be automatically sent. /p pCandidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. /p pIncomplete applications will not be considered. /p h3III. /h3 h3Eligibility criteria /h3 pThe programme is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria: /p pCandidates must have a master's or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the fellowship starts. /p pThe fellowship will start between January 1st and July 1st , on a date agreed by the fellow and the PI, preferably on the 1st of the month. /p pWhen in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ's HR Unit at before submission of the application. /p pCandidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be evaluated according to the Evaluation Criteria described in point IV. /p h3IV Evaluation criteria /h3 bCriteria 1 /b pAcademic and/or scientific?technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points). /p pScientific?technical contributions (up to 45 points). /p pThe academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience. /p pMobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points). /p pShort stays in national and international institutions, universities, and industry will be assessed based on the prestige of the hosting entity and the activities conducted during the stay. /p pAdditionally, the impact of the research stays on the candidate's career will also be considered. /p bCriteria 2 /b pAdequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points). /p pThe adequacy of the candidates for the program, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience. /p pFor that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group. /p h3Evaluation and Selection Process /h3 pSubmitted applications will be checked for eligibility, and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. /p pIt will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline. /p pThe selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV. /p pAt the late stages of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a personal interview. /p pAll applicants will be notified of the final selection decision when the selection process has been completed and the candidate has been selected and accepted. /p pCandidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication. /p pSuccessful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days of being notified. /p pIf the applicant does not respond during this time, the offer will be considered declined. /p pICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non?discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, and disability in its selection process. /p pICIQ is committed to promoting a work?life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours. /p h3VI. /h3 h3Scientific reporting of the actions for the training of pre?doctoral researchers associated with the projects. /h3 pPre?doctoral researchers in training are required to report their activities and achieved objectives to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. /p pThey must use the templates available on the website of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación. /p pResearchers are obligated to submit two reports: one intermediate report due at month 20 of the fellowship and a final report that covers the entire duration of the fellowship, including the POP phase, if applicable. /p h3Calendar /h3 pCALL OPENING: July 20th /p pCALL DEADLINE: September 20th /p pEVALUATION SELECTION PROCESS: September 21st to November 1st /p pNOTIFICATION TO CANDIDATES: Mid November /p h3Annex 1: Available positions /h3 pSupervisor: Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren Pablos /p pProject (PID): Superelectrophilic Gold Carbenes: Synthesis and Synthetic Applications (CARBENGOLD) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*NB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * AE /p pSupervisor: Prof. Antoni Llobet Dalmases /p pProject (PID): Molecules and Hybrid Molecular Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalytic Energy Applications (Molenergy) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*OB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * ALL /p pSupervisor: Prof. Emilio J. Palomares Gil/Dra. /p pEugenia Martínez Ferrero /p pProject (PID): Self?assembled molecules for efficient solar cells to power CO2 electro?reduction catalysts (SELFCO2) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*NB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * EP/EMF /p pSupervisor: Prof. Julio Lloret Fillol /p pProject (PID): Renewable Electrosynthesis of Fine Intermediates and New Energy?carriers: From Mechanisms to Solar Devices (REFINE) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*OB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * JLL /p pSupervisor: Prof. Marcos García Suero /p pProject (PID): Stereoselective late?stage construction of chiral centers with a catalytic carbyne transfer platform (LATE-CHIRAL) /p pPID Project Reference: PID*NB-I00 /p pNumber of positions: 1 /p pReference: FPI-ICIQ * MG /p pFor further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org) /p p#J-*-Ljbffr /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia ICIQ ¿Posee las habilidades y la experiencia adecuadas para este puesto? Siga leyendo para descubrirlo y envíe su solicitud. Organisation/Company Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia ICIQ Department Villa Group Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 4 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 101097684-Excited Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The FPI-ICIQ 2026 Call targets outstanding postgraduate students worldwide to support their participation in a training and research programme in chemistry, ultimately leading to a Doctoral Thesis. The Doctoral Thesis will be linked to a research project funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, la Agencia Estatal de Investigación, and the Fondo Social Europeo (FSE+) under the framework of the Call 2025 of Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento. The PhD students granted will have the opportunity to develop their professional careers in the fields of academia and industry. This objective is achieved by: • The performance of an individual research project under the direction of an internationally renowned Group Leader, in a creative and stimulating scientific environment., • A complementary training programme in both technical and soft skills. The educational framework is designed to ensure a successful career: scientific seminars , hands‑on training in the use of state‑of‑the‑art scientific instrumentation, IP management, entrepreneurship, research integrity, knowledge and technology transfer, grant applications, project management, communication skills and career development. ICIQ provides a personalized annual training program for PhD students called SHARP (Severo Ochoa PhD Training Program) , which occurs over two weeks each academic year, and focuses on their specific PhD year. Opportunities for short stays in distinguished international research institutions. The programme is addressed to highly qualified, motivated and talented graduate students with a strong interest in research in Chemistry or related fields. Candidates should have an excellent academic record, a deep commitment to scientific research and a solid working knowledge of English. The process of evaluation and selection guarantees the principles of competition, publicity and transparency. Available positions: See Annex 1 Application process The entire application process will be completed online. Applicants must apply via the ICIQ’s Career Portal. Applications sent by email or any other means will be ineligible. Candidates must apply to one project, with the possibility to include a Second Option, in the event that they are not selected for their first choice. In addition, candidates who only wish to apply for one position, can waive the second option. After completing the online form, applicants must attach the following documents: • Required documentation., • A full Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format). It should include the academic background, work or research experience, publications, conferences, grants and awards, previous participation in ICIQ programmes, and other relevant merits and references., • A personal statement that describes the applicant’s academic background, research experience and career goals (maximum two (2) DIN A4 pages, in PDF format). The candidate must be able to communicate their interests and how these would align with ICIQ and the PhD training programme. Candidates should also mention the research group where they would like to carry out their PhD and the reasons why they are interested in a particular research project., • Official transcripts of BSc and MSc studies in PDF format. A scanned copy of the certified academic record of the studies granting access to the PhD programme (BSc and MSc). Candidates must have completed their Master’s degree at the time of enrolment in order to be eligible for the PhD programme. For academic records not issued in Catalan, Spanish or English, a certified translation in English should be provided; otherwise, they will be ineligible and, therefore, not taken into consideration. For degrees obtained in foreign institutions, the academic record must include the range of marks used in the corresponding countries and the minimum mark to pass, as well as the hours or ECTS and marks for each subject., • Contact details for letters of recommendation of two University professors, Researchers in industry or other relevant individuals who can assess the candidate’s potential for research. ICIQ will contact the people listed as references only if a candidate is shortlisted. We suggest informing your references., • English proficiency level: Applicants must provide evidence of their proficiency in written and oral communication in the English language. Preferably, by the submission of a B2 certificate, First Certificate, IELTS 6 or equivalent. This certificate is not mandatory but desirable, and alternatively, late‑stage candidates will be interviewed to assess their English level. Applicants from the Anglosphere (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand) are exempt from this requirement. Once the application has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement e‑mail will be automatically sent. Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Eligibility criteria The programme is open to graduate students from any nationality who fulfil the following eligibility criteria: • Candidates must have a master’s or an equivalent degree in the areas of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemical Engineering or related disciplines, that allows them to be admitted in a Spanish PhD Programme by the time the fellowship starts. The fellowship will start between January 1st and July 1st, 2027, on a date agreed by the fellow and the PI, preferably on the 1st of the month. When in doubt regarding the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact ICIQ’s HR Unit at before submission of the application. Evaluation criteria Criteria 1. Academic and/or scientific‑technical career path of the candidate (up to 50 points). Sub‑criteria 1. a) Scientific‑technical contributions (up to 45 points). The academic record and other curricular merits of the candidate will be assessed, as well as their suitability for the tasks to be carried out based on training and professional experience. 1. b) Mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points). Short stays in national and international institutions, universities, and industry will be assessed based on the prestige of the hosting entity and the activities conducted during the stay. Additionally, the impact of the research stays on the candidate’s career will also be considered. Criteria 2. Adequacy of the candidate to the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points). The adequacy of the candidates for the program, project or research activities to be carried out will be assessed based on their previous training and experience. For that purpose, consideration shall be given to the added value that carrying out the project will represent for their research career, as well as the value contributed to the institution and the host research group. Evaluation and Selection Process The evaluation and selection of the candidates will be performed by the project supervisor, supported by the Human Resources team, and following the procedure below: • Submitted applications will be checked for eligibility, and those not fulfilling all the criteria will be rejected. It will not be possible to modify the application or to add missing documentation after the call deadline., • The selection will be based on the evaluation criteria described in Section IV. At the late stages of the selection process, short‑listed candidates will be contacted for a personal interview. • All applicants will be notified of the final selection decision when the selection process has been completed and the candidate has been selected and accepted. Candidates may submit allegations they deem to be appropriate, within 10 days of the date of the publication. Successful candidates will be requested to inform ICIQ whether they accept or decline the offer within five business days of being notified. If the applicant does not respond during this time, the offer will be considered declined. ICIQ follows a gender equality opportunity policy and a non‑discrimination policy based on age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, and disability in its selection process. ICIQ is committed to promoting a work‑life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours. Fellowship Conditions • The awardees of an FPI‑ICIQ PhD fellowship will be considered research personnel in training, and they will have an employment contract (a pre‑doctoral contract) which is regulated in the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education., • The fellowship includes the salary, the enrolment fees to a PhD program (up to 4 years) and the opportunity to carry out fully funded short stays in other institutions, companies or universities abroad. Predoctoral contracts are renewed annually for up to 4 years. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance in the PhD studies and related research activities. The time spent with previous pre‑doctoral contracts will be deducted from the 48 months granted. The gross annual salary will be divided into twelve monthly payments. At the time of publishing this call, the gross yearly salary is set at 25.456,10 euros. This amount may be adjusted in the event of an increase in the remuneration established by the Statute of Predoctoral Research Staff in Training (EPIF). In any case, the remuneration of the contract may not be lower than 75% of the salary established for equivalent categories under the applicable collective agreements during any of the funded years. It shall also not be lower than the minimum interprofessional wage established annually under Article 27 of the Revised Text of the Workers’ Statute Law. To determine these remunerations, the minimum reference category shall be that corresponding to Professional Group M3 of labour personnel. The provisions of Article 12.4 of the 2025 call for “Proyectos de Generación de Conocimiento” shall also apply. • The fellowship includes full social security coverage through the Spanish Social Security system, providing access to the Spanish public health care system and pension and unemployment benefits., • Recipients of the FPI‑ICIQ fellowship may enter a postdoctoral orientation phase if they successfully defend their PhD thesis before the end of the fellowship period. In this case, the PhD student and the supervisor may agree to continue the existing contract for up to 12 months, within a postdoctoral orientation phase. The combined duration of both the doctoral and postdoctoral periods must not exceed 48 months., • The fellowship holder is entitled to temporarily interrupt the fellowship in the situations regulated in Article 21. C). of the Spanish Law 14/2011, of June 1st, of Science, Technology and Education and in Article 25.7 of the 2025 call of “Proyectos de Generación del Conocimiento” and fellowships for predoctoral researchers associated with these projects, in the framework of the “Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación 2024‑2027”. The time elapsed during this interruption will not be accounted for against the total time., • The contract will take effect on the date when the awarded student joins the centre., • The PhD fellowship awardees will work full‑time at ICIQ and may not receive any other fellowship with the same purpose or regular income. Scientific reporting of the actions for the training of predoctoral researchers associated with the projects. Pre‑doctoral researchers in training are required to report their activities and achieved objectives to the Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. They must use the templates available on the website of the Agencia Estatal de Investigación. 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